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Nuummite and Goethite Physical Properties


Goethite and Nuummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
HCl soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.18-3.37   
4.27-4.29   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).   

Cleavage
Perfect on 210   
Perfect {010}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Nuummite and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nuummite and Goethite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Nuummite and Goethite chemical formula.

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Nuummite and Goethite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nuummite and Goethite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nuummite and Goethite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nuummite is 4.27-4.29 whereas that of Goethite is 4.27-4.29.

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